Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter

12/22/2025

✨ 2025 in Review ✨ Learn how new blood tests, a proven lifestyle plan and at-home treatment options are changing how clinicians and families manage Alzheimer’s disease.

12/22/2025

One of the most common signs of Alzheimer’s is forgetting recently learned information. Have you noticed this or other warning signs in yourself or a loved one? Learn more at alz.org/10signs.

12/21/2025

Once again, we thank Senator Romaine Robert Quinn for planning to introduce crucial legislation that would define what memory care means in Wisconsin.

This would offer families peace of mind when searching for a CBRF for their loved one with dementia. Drop a 💜 in the comments if you have done this.

Families put a lot of trust in what's called "memory care." However, the term has no legal definition in our state. Subscribe to FO...

12/19/2025

The stress of caregiving layered with holiday traditions can take a toll. Arrange a discussion with family & friends to make sure everyone has realistic expectations about what you can and cannot do. Get more tips at bit.ly/3sY1DTI.

12/18/2025

We're delighted to announce the addition of Delany Zimmer to our Alzheimer's Association Wisconsin Chapter team! She brings great knowledge and experience into the Advocacy Manager role.

“I’m thrilled to help empower advocates across Wisconsin to drive meaningful change and bring us closer to a future free from Alzheimer’s and all other dementias.”

12/17/2025

When you select the Alzheimer’s Association through your workplace giving campaign, your gift makes a difference for families impacted by Alzheimer’s and other dementia. Learn more: bit.ly/3UzM3ZI.

12/16/2025

Depending on the stage of disease, some well-intentioned gifts may no longer be appropriate or practical for someone living with Alzheimer’s. Here are 5️⃣ gift ideas for people in the middle-to-late stage of the disease. More ideas at alz.org/giftguide.

12/15/2025

TOMORROW! Grab your lunch and join us for a virtual info session where you can learn about advocacy efforts in Wisconsin.

Hear about our key policy successes, our next big priority, and how you can get involved in the fight to end Alzheimer's. Register: https://alz-wi.quorum.us/event/29011/

12/14/2025

“Cooking latkes, lighting the candles, serving others, hanging out and laughing—those moments mean way more to us than anything we could buy.”

For Dayna and her husband Adam, who is living with Alzheimer’s, the meaning behind Hanukkah feels stronger than ever.

Their family traditions have evolved over time. As their kids grew up and life shifted, they began focusing more on experiences than on presents. And after Adam’s diagnosis, slowing down became even more important.

One tradition that remains close to their hearts is volunteering. Since they don’t celebrate Christmas, they serve dinner at a local mission each year.

“It’s become very special for our family—a way to give back and spend the holiday season in a way that reflects what matters to us.”

Dayna says the holidays aren’t about perfection anymore. Living with Alzheimer’s means adapting plans and creating space for rest and quiet moments.

“I’ve let go of the pressure for the holidays to be perfect. The season can be loud and hectic, and changes in routine can create confusion, so we try to communicate clearly and move gently through each day. Sometimes that means stepping away from the noise or simplifying plans.”

For Dayna and Adam, Alzheimer’s does not define their family or their celebrations. They still decorate, cook, laugh and celebrate—just at a pace that feels right.

💜 This season, Dayna hopes others will remember what matters most: time together.

12/13/2025

We are proud to share that the U.S. POINTER trial has been selected by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) for inclusion in its Research of the Year roundup — a collection of the most impactful studies published between October 2024 and September 2025.

This recognition amplifies the importance of lifestyle interventions in reducing dementia risk and shaping future clinical practice.

The Alzheimer’s Association is proud to lead and fund groundbreaking research like U.S. POINTER as part of our mission to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. We currently have more than $450 million active and committed to research studies across 56 countries, driving innovation and collaboration worldwide.

Read the roundup [link in the comments] soon, before it goes behind a paywall.

12/12/2025

Thank you for your leadership on this issue, Senator Romaine Robert Quinn!

Families put a lot of trust in what's called "memory care." However, the term has no legal definition in our state. Subscribe to FO...

12/11/2025

Thanks to First Lady of Wisconsin Kathy Evers for inviting the Alzheimer's Association Wisconsin Chapter to decorate a room in the Executive Residence for Alzheimer's awareness again this holiday season. It is an honor, and we are grateful for the opportunity and the fact that she has been a long time champion of our cause.

This year, our decor focuses on the 10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain--everyday actions can make a difference in brain health, even lowering the risk of cognitive decline and possibly Alzheimer's and dementia.

Holiday tours at the Wisconsin Executive Residence are free and run through December 18. Register at the link in the comments.